Associate Instructor in Chemical and Materials Engineering​/Engineering: AY

Associate Instructor in Chemical and Materials Engineering Position overview

Position title:

Associate Instructor. Percent time: 25%–50% full‑time. Anticipated start:
Fall 2026 (August 15, 2026) or Spring 2027 (January 1, 2027). Duration up to one semester or a summer term. Salary range: see Table 19 for full range;
Salary Point 6 is $85,898 annually.

The School of Engineering anticipates hiring Associate Instructors for lower‑ and upper‑division courses for Academic Year 2026‑2027, including Summer Session 2026, in the discipline Materials Science and Engineering Fundamentals. Courses may include Introduction to Materials, Statics and Dynamics, Circuit Theory, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials, Spatial Analysis, Information Systems, and other related subjects.

Under supervision of a faculty mentor, the Associate Instructor will lead instruction of a course. Additional duties may include grading, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours. Associate Instructors are represented by UAW‑AFL‑CIO.

Associate Instructors must have one year of Teaching Assistant experience.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional).
• Statement of Research (Optional).
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required.
• Statement of Teaching (Optional).

Applicants must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced does not sponsor individuals requiring a new H‑1B visa.

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University of California, Merced. 5200 N Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343.

The University of California, Merced, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.